Federated States of Micronesia Federated States of Micronesia .fm is the country code top-level domain ( ccTLD) for the Federated States of Micronesia, a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean. Except for reserved names like .com.fm, .net.fm, .org.fm and others, any person in the world can register a .fm domain for a fee, much of the income from which goes to the government and people of the islands. The domain name is popular (and thus economically valuable) due to it being mnemonic for FM radio (other similar ccTLDs are .am, .tv, .cd and .dj). ...more on Wikipedia about ".fm"
Colonia is the capital of the State of Yap, one of the Federated States of Micronesia. It administers both Yap proper and some 130 atolls reaching to the east and south for some 800 km (500 mi). The 2003 population was 6,300 in both Colonia and ten other municipalities. Colonia has several hotels and a harbor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Colonia, Yap"
Telephones - main lines in use: ...more on Wikipedia about "Communications in the Federated States of Micronesia"
Continental Micronesia, formerly known as Air Micronesia, is a subsidiary of Continental Airlines. ...more on Wikipedia about "Continental Micronesia"
(Demographics of the Federated States of Micronesia) Population: ...more on Wikipedia about "Demographics of the Federated States of Micronesia"
Economy - overview: ...more on Wikipedia about "Economy of the Federated States of Micronesia"
The Federated States of Micronesia comprise a republic located in the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Papua New Guinea. The country is a sovereign state in free association with the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Federated States of Micronesia"
The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia was adopted on November 10, 1979. The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean, while the four stars represent the four island groups in the federation: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Yap. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia"
(Foreign relations of the Federated States of Micronesia) Disputes - international: ...more on Wikipedia about "Foreign relations of the Federated States of Micronesia"
The Federated States of Micronesia are located on the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The ancestors of the Micronesians settled there over 4,000 years ago. A decentralized chieftain-based system eventually evolved into a more centralized economic and religious empire centered on Yap. European explorers - first the Portuguese in search of the Spice Islands ( Indonesia) and then the Spanish - reached the Carolines in the 16th century, with the Spanish establishing sovereignty. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of the Federated States of Micronesia"
List of Registered Historic Places in Federated States of Micronesia: ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Registered Historic Places in Federated States of Micronesia"
In World War II, Operation Hailstone was a massive naval air attack launched on 17 February and 18 February, 1944 against the Japanese naval and air base on Truk in the Caroline Islands, a pre-war Japanese territory. Truk was Japan's main base in the South Pacific. It was the only major Japanese airbase within range of the Marshall Islands. To ensure air and naval superiority for the invasion of Eniwetok Admiral Raymond Spruance ordered an attack on Truk. ...more on Wikipedia about "Operation Hailstone"
Palikir (population approx. 9,900) is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is located on the island of Pohnpei. Palikir is located at 6°55' North, 158°9' East (6.91667, 158.15). ** ...more on Wikipedia about "Palikir"
Patriots of Micronesia is the national anthem of the Federated States of Micronesia ...more on Wikipedia about "Patriots of Micronesia" Who is www.shortopedia.com? Federated_States_of_Micronesia
Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia takes place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of the Federated States of Micronesia is both head of state and head of government Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. ...more on Wikipedia about "Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia"
Rai stones are large, circular stone disks carved out of limestone in the island of Yap, Micronesia. Locals have used these stones as a form of unusual currency, a "stone money". ...more on Wikipedia about "Rai stones"
Tafunsak is the largest village on the island of Kosrae. Exhibiting one of the worlds most tropical jungles. Food of choice usually consists of coconut, fish, lime, chili and rice. J.Myers:Tafunsaks current Ruler - descendant of the Kilafukuns. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tafunsak"
(Transportation in the Federated States of Micronesia) Railways: ...more on Wikipedia about "Transportation in the Federated States of Micronesia"
Weno is the largest city in the Federated States of Micronesia in the State of Chuuk. This city island located in the Western Central Pacific Ocean just north of the equator has its own airport, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and natural caves for divers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Weno"
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